A Collection of Moving Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Fight Songs]
When graduation season arrives, we tend to go to karaoke more often for farewell parties and the like! And when you go to karaoke with friends, you might think, “I want to sing a song related to graduation!” So in this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended graduation songs that are perfect for belting out at karaoke.
We’ve picked everything from classic staples to the latest hits, so use this as a guide for choosing your setlist! I hope this article helps you look back on your wonderful memories.
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A collection of moving, classic graduation songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Fight Songs] (1–10)
bookmarkCreepHyp
Shiori is a song written by Seikakan Ozaki, the vocalist of CreepHyp, as the campaign song for FM802 × TSUTAYA ACCESS!.
Its lyrics about farewells in the season when cherry blossoms fall make it perfect for graduation season.
The track is included on CreepHyp’s album Days So Happy They Make You Want to Cry, which reached No.
4 on the Oricon album chart.
Despite being a fast-paced rock tune, it conveys a bittersweet feeling that can move you to tears.
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
This song, which was also chosen as the set piece for the junior high division of the NHK All-Japan School Choir Contest, is probably one many people sang in music class.
Graduating and moving on to your own path comes with a lot of anxiety, but this is a song that encourages you to keep going by reminding you of the bonds you share with your friends.
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
As a song to sing at karaoke during graduation season, this track by Dai Hirai is a perfect choice.
With a simple arrangement of just piano and strings, it richly conveys memories of youth and the emotions of a new departure.
Dai Hirai’s gentle voice tenderly embraces the mixed feelings of parting sorrow and hope for the future.
Released as a digital single in February 2022, it’s a recommended song for anyone standing at a life milestone, such as graduation or the start of a new chapter.
While you cherish farewells with friends, it gives you the courage to take that first step forward—a truly wonderful song.
A collection of moving graduation song classics you’ll want to sing at karaoke! [Departure, Friendship, Fight Songs] (11–20)
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Shunshuu” vividly captures both the joy and the bittersweet feelings that come with the milestone of graduation.
Singing of anxieties about the future, new hopes, and the sadness of parting, this song grips listeners’ hearts and doesn’t let go.
Because Motoki Omori wove into the music the emotions he felt right after experiencing his own graduation, its appeal is likely to resonate even more strongly after a ceremony.
It’s a perfect choice to foster a moving sense of togetherness during karaoke in the graduation season.
Feel the tender wistfulness of spring through “Shunshuu,” and share emotions befitting this milestone of graduation.
Prologue.Yuika
Prologue is a heart-stirring graduation song that celebrates a new beginning.
Entrusting gratitude to friends from school days spent in the glow of youth to music, this track is a memorable, message-rich work from Yuika.
In the song, she takes photos and lets her voice ring out to gently hold on to the memories she has nurtured.
The time you’ve shared doesn’t come to an end; it becomes a powerful step toward a new future.
Her clear, transparent vocals will quietly give a push to everyone setting out on a new journey.
Be sure to add Prologue to your karaoke lineup and share hope for the future with your friends.
Sakura Clear SkiesYuri
Sakubaharu is the first graduation song released by Yuuri—who shot to fame with Dry Flower—in February 2021.
It’s his fourth major release and a digital-only single.
Sparked by an email from a fan, Sakubaharu was created with lyrics that capture the anxieties of setting out on a new journey and gratitude toward one’s parents.
Yuuri’s powerful, emotional vocals are sure to bring listeners to tears.
Make it a karaoke favorite to crown the last memories of your student days with friends!
determinationSUPER BEAVER
Released in November 2023, this heartwarming song is perfect for graduation season.
It carries a powerful message of support for those standing at a crossroads in life, singing about a forward-looking attitude: “I’ll decide my own future.” It was also featured in Morinaga’s in Jelly Energy Glucose commercial.
The song received a strong response on the radio as well, with many listeners expressing their empathy.
It’s a track we especially recommend to exam takers and anyone facing important life choices—you’re sure to find the courage you need to take the next step.